Irish delegation visiting P.E.I., with events planned for May 24-28

The Guardian

Published: May 23, 2018 at 9 a.m.

Updated: May 23, 2018 at 10:58 a.m.

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An Irish delegation will arrive on the Island May 24 and depart May 28. They will be hosted and toured by the Fort Augustus Irish Descendants and will be visiting Island businesses, Irish monuments and other points of interest. - 123RF Stock Photo

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – The annual celebration of the arrival of the Glasgow Irish in 1830 to Fort Augustus will be honoured this year with the presence of two Irish delegates from County Monaghan, Ireland. The Fort Augustus Irish Descendants will celebrate the 28th anniversary of Irish Settlers Day on May 26-27.

Mary Catherine Bennett, mayor of the town of Monaghan, and Eamonn O’Sullivan, chief executive of the County Monaghan council, will arrive on the Island May 24 and depart May 28.

They will be hosted and toured by the Fort Augustus Irish Descendants and will be visiting Island businesses, Irish monuments and other points of interest.

The public is invited to a meet and greet with the Irish delegates at Fort Augustus Recreation Center on May 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.